in other news: rex tillerson — the former exxon boss chosen by donald trump for us secretary of state — will receive $180m to cut financial ties with the firm if he gets the job. the pay—out is aimed at addressing concerns he could favour the oil giant, or his own interests while in office. the 64—year—old texan worked for exxon mobil for a0 years, including in the us, yemen and russia. his nomination has come under intense scrutiny over his perceived close ties with russian president vladimir putin the price of petrol and diesel in the uk has risen to its highest sincejuly 2015, according to the motoring services company rac. the wholesale price of both fuels has risen significantly, following the production cuts announced by 0pec. crude oil prices have doubled over the past year — from under 28 dollars a barrel a year ago to 55 dollars this month. the fall in the value of sterling since the brexit vote has also increased uk fuel prices, as oil is priced in dollars. the three financial markets have said that have days progression in an 80s. —— asia. said that have days